NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Loma Rica Foothill Lions 1
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Loma Rica Foothill Lions 1
Since 1917, Lions have served the world's population through hard work and commitment to make a difference in the lives of people everywhere. With 1. 4 million members serving in 48, 405 clubs in 208 countries and geographical areas, Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club. Lions are recognized worldwide for their service to the blind and visually impaired. 2
LIONISM • Lions Clubs are non-political and non-sectarian • Lions Clubs are composed of business professionals and community minded individuals • Membership is by invitation only Loma Rica Foothill Lions Orientation 2019/2020 3
Why Join the Lions? Just a few reasons… 1. The opportunity to make a difference - as an individual you can have a limited impact, but as part of a group, you can achieve so much more - in your community, your country, your world. 2. Friendship. In an increasingly complex world, Lions provides one of the easiest ways to meet people in your area. Especially when you live out in the boonies! 3. Fun. A lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The club projects are fun. Social activities are fun. And the service is fun. 4. Happy hour! 4
Benefits of Being A Lion Member • Personal Improvement • Networking • LCIF (Lions Clubs International Foundation) • Club Structure • Leadership Development • Marketing Support • Liability Insurance (1 Million) Loma Rica Foothill Lions Orientation 2017/2018 5
Lions Organization Levels Lions Clubs International California Multiple District 4 -C 1 South Butte Region North Zone Loma Rica Foothill Lions Club 6
Lions International 103 nd President (2019 -2020) Dr. Jung-Yul Choi Busan City, Republic of Korea Loma Rica Foothill Lions Orientation 2019/2020 7
4 -C 1 District Governor Lion Elisa “Lisa” Coyle 2019 -2020 Enterprise Lions 525, 600 Minutes of Service, Seasons of Love Loma Rica Foothill Lions Orientation 2018/2019 8
2019/2020 Officers South Butte Region Level Chair: Lion Roberta Halcomb Zone Level Chair: Lion Someone Foothill Lions Club President: Lion John Newlin 9
The Foothill Lions Club of Loma Rica was chartered on September 3 rd, 1983 • OUR MAJOR FUNDRAISERS: • Car Show • Chili Cook Off • White Cane Days • Crab Feeds • Cow Pasture Golf Loma Rica Foothill Lions Orientation 2017/2018 10
Club Organizational Chart ASSEMBLY OF CLUB MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executes business of the club, under policies established by the club membership PRESIDENT Chief Executive Officer Chairman of Board Presides at all Meetings SECRETARY TREASURER MEMBERSHIP 1 ST VICE PRES. 2 ND VICE PRES. 3 RD VICE PRES. Loma Rica Foothill Lions Orientation 2018/2019 11
Club Officers are elected in March to serve the following Lion Year (July through June): • President……………. To Lead Club • 1 st VP…………………. To conduct two Club Board and General Meetings; Program Chairperson • 2 nd VP………………… Club Leadership Chairperson • 3 rd VP…………………. Club Orientation Officer • Secretary……………. Should hold office only 1 year • Treasurer……………. Have two accounts, admin and community • Membership………… Orientation of new members/recruitment • Tail Twister…………. . Introduction of members at meetings • Lion Tamer…………. . In charge of club equipment and placement • 2 nd Year Directors…. . Club Retention • 1 st Year Directors…… Club Guidance 12
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Foothill Lions Club Dinner Meetings: 1 st and 3 rd Thursday of each month at 7 PM Board Meetings: 3 rd Thursday of each month at 6 PM Loma Rica Foothill Lions Orientation 2017/2018 14
Foothill Lions Club Tail Twisting Small “fines” of $. 25 to $1 are accessed for members who interrupt the meetings, talk out of turn or just generally irritate the tail twister Dinner The delicious dinners served at our Dinner Meeting are brought to us by the Lion membership. Loma Rica Foothill Lions Orientation 2018/2019 15
Foothill Lions Club The Loma Rica Foothill Lions are one of a very few clubs that have their own clubhouse. 2 Loma Rica Foothill Lions Orientation 2017/2018 16
Dues are $80* per year. $40* due January 1 st and $ 40 due July 1 st of each year. *subject to change All dues are sent to “Big Lions” Loma Rica Foothill Lions Orientation 2018/2019 17
THE BUDGET The cost just to keep our club open is about $55, 000 per year. There are two main accounts: Admin and Community The community account is funded by community fundraisers. The profits from these activities can only be spent on or for the community. The money in the Admin Account is funded by profits from the bar and “Lions Only” events. Admin funds are used to pay our club bills. 18
Foothill Lions at large in the community $38, 605. 00 directly donated back into our community. * These are *Youth Specific Programs* Vision screening, exams, and eye glasses Student Speaker Program (High School) Salvation Army (Serving Thanksgiving meals) Peace Poster Contest (Middle School) Loma Rica Church (Needy Seniors) Flag Day Education (Loma Rica/Foothill/Cordua/Browns Valley) Loma Rica Church Turkey Drive Dobbins School Fall Festival Yuba-Sutter Veterans Parade Boy Scouts Canine Companions f/ Independence (CCI) New Playground Equipment American Legion Post 807 Lions All Star Football Sponsorship Eyeglass Recycling Shady Creek Youth Camp Yuba-Sutter Foster Parents 4 -H Yuba-Sutter Toy Run MHS Grad Night Highway Cleanup Project Scholarships and Citizen Awards Lions Christmas Food and Toy baskets CAST for Kids (Special Needs/Disabled) Annual Veterans Day Celebration/Dinner Christmas/Santa at Spring Valley School Local Grange Community East Egg Hunt/Party Fire Victim Support (As needed) Halloween Trick-or-Treat Street Family Medical Emergency Support (As needed) Love Lights A Tree Cancer Center Blue Star Moms (Items for our Soldiers) Loma Rica Foothill Lions Orientation 2019/2020 19
Here are some of the perks of being a FOOTHILL lion: Hall rental at a discounted rate. Rental includes use of the grounds, kitchen and barbeque area. Currently Lion Debbie and Lion Gertie are in charge of the calendar. Book early! You can borrow chairs for your next big event. Just be sure to check with the Club Manager and the Lion Tamer and sign out and back in all the equipment you borrow. Ice for all your chilled beverage needs. 20
Volunteering The quickest and easiest way to become an active member is to volunteer. Put up your hand at the meeting when the president announces we need some help on a project or fundraiser. Get out there and help! If you don’t have the time to volunteer don’t worry, you can always stimulate the admin account by having a few toddies at the bar. And remember, ask not what the club can do for you, ask what you can do for the club. 21
OFFICIAL COLORS PURPLE GOLD Stands for loyalty to friends, and for integrity of mind and heart. Symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality in judgment, purity of life, and generosity in mind, heart and purse to those in need. Loma Rica Foothill Lions Orientation 2017/2018 22
THE EMBLEM • Gold letter “L” on a circular purple field • Two conventionalized lion profiles at either side facing away from the center • The word “Lions” appear on the top • The word “International” on the bottom • The lions face both past and future proud of the past and confident of the future Loma Rica Foothill Lions Orientation 2016/2017 23
Slogan iberty, intelligence, L I O ur N ation’s S afety 24
Official Motto Today with more than 45, 000 clubs in 197 countries, Lions have expanded their focus to help meet the Our programs are continually changing to meet new needs, but our mission has never wavered: "We Serve. " 25
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